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It is a land where individual freedoms are celebrated, and the raising of an individual's taxes are not.

Voters have not punished any of the Gang of Five for the serious loses named in the first paragraph. The voters not holding commissioners individually responsible for their bad and expensive decisions has made our commissioners even more bold and lazy.
Voters have not punished any of the Gang of Five for the serious loses named in the first paragraph. The voters not holding commissioners individually responsible for their bad and expensive decisions has made our commissioners even more bold and lazy.
 
n other words who is supposed to keep any political party clean of political vermin?
 
The battle to bring honor to the political parties will never end. That is because of human nature.
The battle to bring honor to the political parties will never end. That is because of human nature.
 
The national press is obsessed with gun deaths. These liberals never miss an opportunity to headline a gun death. The most recent usable sets of numbers on drug deaths, automobile deaths and gun deaths is 2009.
The national press is obsessed with gun deaths. These liberals never miss an opportunity to headline a gun death. The most recent usable sets of numbers on drug deaths, automobile deaths and gun deaths is 2009.
 
Not every generation gets a chance to participate in anything politically revolutionary. We hear about technology, communications, transportation and other non political revolutions almost every day.
Not every generation gets a chance to participate in anything politically revolutionary. We hear about technology, communications, transportation and other non political revolutions almost every day.
 
During the June 4th Beaufort County Commissioners meeting Commissioner Jay McRoy made some astounding statements about the honesty of a company that finds unlisted tax property for a one time payment of a percentage of the taxes owed.
During the June 4th Beaufort County Commissioners meeting Commissioner Jay McRoy made some astounding statements about the honesty of a company that finds unlisted tax property for a one time payment of a percentage of the taxes owed.
 
The process of passing the Beaufort County Budget proved again that not all politicians are smart, or know how to manage people, money or situations. Common sense was thrown out the window.
The process of passing the Beaufort County Budget proved again that not all politicians are smart, or know how to manage people, money or situations. Common sense was thrown out the window.
 
The liberal Gang of Five Beaufort County Commissioners declared victory at the County Commissioner meeting on June 4th with the passing of the 2012/2013 budget.
The liberal Gang of Five Beaufort County Commissioners declared victory at the County Commissioner meeting on June 4th with the passing of the 2012/2013 budget.
 
Ever wonder what happens when leopards change their spots? The answer is "NOTHING" because leopards do not change their spots.
Ever wonder what happens when leopards change their spots? The answer is "NOTHING" because leopards do not change their spots.
 
All conservatives got a surprise when several self certified conservative Republicans suddenly flipped to the liberal side
All conservatives got a surprise when several self certified conservative Republicans suddenly flipped to the liberal side
 
How do you think all those politicians in Washington, DC got to be so good at covering up how much money they are really spending? They learned how to do it in places like Little Washington, NC.
How do you think all those politicians in Washington, DC got to be so good at covering up how much money they are really spending? They learned how to do it in places like Little Washington, NC.
 
We are now at that time of the year when your elected county commissioners will decide how much of your money they will take using the police power of the State.
We are now at that time of the year when your elected county commissioners will decide how much of your money they will take using the police power of the State.
 
Would you write a check for the same amount as your County taxes, hand it to a stranger and say "I am trusting you to spend this money in my best interest."? That is what almost all of us do with our taxes each year.
Would you write a check for the same amount as your County taxes, hand it to a stranger and say "I am trusting you to spend this money in my best interest."? That is what almost all of us do with our taxes each year.
 
Lately, big news revolves around the Economic Development Council also called the EDC and the Committee of 100.
Lately, big news revolves around the Economic Development Council also called the EDC and the Committee of 100.
 
Government regulatory agencies, environmentalists, liberal politicians, courts and proponents of the "common good" have worked hard during the past 30 years to make property rights less important if not eliminate them all together where they could.
Government regulatory agencies, environmentalists, liberal politicians, courts and proponents of the "common good" have worked hard during the past 30 years to make property rights less important if not eliminate them all together where they could.
 
When you go to the polls Tuesday (and if you have already voted) you will be voting on whether to raise property taxes in Beaufort County.
When you go to the polls Tuesday (and if you have already voted) you will be voting on whether to raise property taxes in Beaufort County.
 
The majority of the Beaufort County Commissioners have indicated they will raise taxes and borrow the money to build a new jail.
The majority of the Beaufort County Commissioners have indicated they will raise taxes and borrow the money to build a new jail.
 
Primary election votes are a lot more valuable than general election votes, especially in local elections. There are several reasons. There are about one third more Democrats registered than Republicans.
Primary election votes are a lot more valuable than general election votes, especially in local elections. There are several reasons. There are about one third more Democrats registered than Republicans.
 
Jerry Evans, candidate for Senate District 1, second mailer is following the pattern of liberal Democrats who believe the saying that "If you tell someone the same thing enough times, they will start believing it".
Jerry Evans, candidate for Senate District 1, second mailer is following the pattern of liberal Democrats who believe the saying that "If you tell someone the same thing enough times, they will start believing it".
 
A Democrat friend recently said to me; "At some point Democrats and Republicans have to get together in order to have progress on any thing." He is right.
A Democrat friend recently said to me; "At some point Democrats and Republicans have to get together in order to have progress on any thing." He is right.
 
Ever wonder why that woman wants to lay half naked on the beach or why the 70 year old wants that new sports car. We will not get into explaining those things here but we will try to shed some light on what makes the Economic Development Council (EDC) tick.
Ever wonder why that woman wants to lay half naked on the beach or why the 70 year old wants that new sports car. We will not get into explaining those things here but we will try to shed some light on what makes the Economic Development Council (EDC) tick.
 
It is only natural that political candidates like to characterize themselves as being something that appeals to the voters. Advertising companies make a lot of money defining products from tooth paste to politicians with a few innocent sounding, catchy words that stick in peoples minds.
It is only natural that political candidates like to characterize themselves as being something that appeals to the voters. Advertising companies make a lot of money defining products from tooth paste to politicians with a few innocent sounding, catchy words that stick in peoples minds.
 
The recent rediscovery that the Board of Health and County Commissioners are allowing the Director to enter into contracts without review and approval by the Board is becoming more and more contorted as both the Board of County Commissioners and the Board Health try to make a quick fix.
The recent rediscovery that the Board of Health and County Commissioners are allowing the Director to enter into contracts without review and approval by the Board is becoming more and more contorted as both the Board of County Commissioners and the Board Health try to make a quick fix.
 
This article is about Eastern North Carolina and the May 8, primary election for the North Carolina House and Senate seats.
This article is about Eastern North Carolina and the May 8, primary election for the North Carolina House and Senate seats.
 
Critical thinking is not one of the finer points of being a County Commissioner. Take the blue goose also known by the Economic Development Council as Quick Start II.
Critical thinking is not one of the finer points of being a County Commissioner. Take the blue goose also known by the Economic Development Council as Quick Start II.
 
Now that the Gang of Five has become known to the public they are working to change their mage. I notice that the vote on many issues is now four to three.
Now that the Gang of Five has become known to the public they are working to change their mage. I notice that the vote on many issues is now four to three.
 
A shocking revelation to a lot of people is that any handling of money is a business and the skills of running a business are required. Because government is a business, we should be electing people to public office who have business skills.
A shocking revelation to a lot of people is that any handling of money is a business and the skills of running a business are required. Because government is a business, we should be electing people to public office who have business skills.
 
Because I am a conservative, I naturally come at this with the view that Government rarely does anything well. However, many of the decisions made by local government go beyond just not doing the task well. Some are complete failures worthy of a "Golden Fleece".
Because I am a conservative, I naturally come at this with the view that Government rarely does anything well. However, many of the decisions made by local government go beyond just not doing the task well. Some are complete failures worthy of a "Golden Fleece".
 
Ethics can be either a curse or a blessing. Depends on who is holding the whip. Depends on what whoever is trying to do to their enemies and how they are trying to protect their friends.
Ethics can be either a curse or a blessing. Depends on who is holding the whip. Depends on what whoever is trying to do to their enemies and how they are trying to protect their friends.
 
For the most part Public Boards and Commissions don't work. The reason Public Boards and Commissions don't work are the same as why our democratic republic has not been working lately.
For the most part Public Boards and Commissions don't work. The reason Public Boards and Commissions don't work are the same as why our democratic republic has not been working lately.
 
Everyone from farmers to those receiving welfare has advocates and even lobbyists working for more and better payments with less regulation. Is it any wonder the nation is in bad shape?
Everyone from farmers to those receiving welfare has advocates and even lobbyists working for more and better payments with less regulation. Is it any wonder the nation is in bad shape?
 
There are two camps on voter fraud, those who see fraud as an advantage and those who see it as a dis-advantage.
There are two camps on voter fraud, those who see fraud as an advantage and those who see it as a dis-advantage.
 
We are hearing about those awful Republicans who are trying to impose tolls on ferries, including the one at Bayview in Beaufort County.
We are hearing about those awful Republicans who are trying to impose tolls on ferries, including the one at Bayview in Beaufort County.
 
Beaufort County residents are now faced with a ferry toll because some County Commissioners had to help their buds. Yes, Beaufort County politics are why our citizens are faced with ferry tolls.
Beaufort County residents are now faced with a ferry toll because some County Commissioners had to help their buds. Yes, Beaufort County politics are why our citizens are faced with ferry tolls.
 
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